29.05.2025 12:30
DEVA Party Member of Parliament Çiçek Otlu, in her speech at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, called for free access to hormone medications for transgender women and the recognition of abortion rights for women. She also urged for the HPV vaccine to be provided for free and for the establishment of women's health centers. Her statements sparked a wide public reaction; while some expressed support, others reacted strongly against her remarks.
The DEM Party Member of Parliament, Çiçek Otlu, who took the podium in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, drew attention with her statements. Otlu, who wants health policies based on gender equality to be implemented, argued that the health expenses of transgender individuals should be covered by the state.
"HORMONE MEDICATIONS FOR TRANS WOMEN..."
In her speech, Otlu stated, "Hormone medications for trans women should be provided free of charge. Women should be granted the right to abortion. The HPV vaccine should be administered for free, and women's health centers should be established."
PUBLIC OPINION IS DIVIDED
Otlu's proposal regarding transgender individuals sparked significant debate. One group said, "It's a completely empty proposal... As if we have no other problems," while another group supported Otlu, saying, "What's wrong with that?"